Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction

During which era did Southern legislators vote to secede from the United States and join the Confederacy?

• Civil War Era

• Reconstruction Era

• World War I Era

• Great Depression Era

In which era did a Republican-led Congress vote to abolish slavery in the United States with the 13th amendment?

• Civil War Era

• Reconstruction Era

• Industrial Revolution Era

• Cold War Era

Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation during which era?

• Civil War Era

• Reconstruction Era

• World War II Era

• Roaring Twenties Era

When did Congress enforce civil rights legislation by sending the military to southern states?

• Civil War Era

• Reconstruction Era

• Vietnam War Era

• Civil Rights Movement Era

During which era did the Freedmen's Bureau offer services to formerly enslaved persons in southern states?

• Civil War Era

• Reconstruction Era

• Industrial Era

• Colonial Era

The above headline might have appeared in a Texas newspaper in –

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1876

Which statement below explains why Texas ENTERED the Civil War?

• Most Texans believed that slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.

• Most Texans just wanted to end the trading of slaves.

• Most Texans thought the economy of Texas would be damaged if slavery were ended.

• The U.S. tax on Cotton was too high

Which statement BEST describes the point of view of an Abolitionist before the Civil War?

• Slavery should be allowed in new territories.

• States should have the right to secede.

• Slavery should be outlawed in the United States.

• Western territories should decide on slavery through popular sovereignty.

Which statement BEST describes the point of view of a Secessionist before the Civil War?

• Slavery should be outlawed in the United States.

• States should exercise their right to separate if slavery is threatened.

• Western territories should decide on slavery through popular sovereignty.

• Slavery should be allowed in all states.

Which of the following were reasons why Texas legislators voted to secede from the Union in 1861? Select TWO correct answers.

• They feared Lincoln would legally abolish slavery in the U.S.

• They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery.

• They wanted to become an independent republic again.

• They believed the states had the right to nullify federal laws.

• They needed the protection of the Texas Rangers.